Elections Alberta says the October referendum will require hiring at least 60,000 workers and printing 45 million ballots. That will cost Albertans nearly five times what the last provincial election cost — up to $100 million — all so Danielle Smith can keep her deal with the separatists. Imagine what that money could do for healthcare, education, or addressing the affordability crisis. The UCP and Danielle Smith have the wrong priorities.

RT @WabKinew: ☕️☕️ Two-coffee morning and 100% worth it to get our budget passed. Starting July 1 🇨🇦 🛒 No PST on grocery foods 🚌 Free tr…

WOW! Today Smith tried to perpetuate her spin on what duty to consult means and how it applies... And Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew was having NONE of it! #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

Albertan here. One who has been re-elected 11 times to represent tens of thousands of working Albertans. Politicians like Rempel do NOT speak for all Albertans. And this constant narrative of victimhood is tiresome. It’s a political tactic, nothing more.

International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination Today, we join communities around the world in recognizing the urgent need to eliminate discrimination in all its forms. This day is a powerful reminder that every individual, organization, and level of government has a role to play in confronting injustice, dismantling racism, and standing firmly against hate. Let’s continue to strengthen our collective commitment to building communities where everyone is respected, valued, and afforded equal access, safety, and opportunity. #EndRacism #ableg #abtory #abpoli #alberta #albertatory

RT @MarkCherrington: Let’s be honest about what’s happening. When people push narratives about “foreign kids” in schools, it feeds racial r…

“Forever Canadians are all Canadians who reside in the province of Alberta,” he said. “We will continue with this momentum, because we know that by vast majority, most Albertans cannot see themselves living in a country other than Canada.” #ForeverCanadian stalbertgazette.com/local-ne…

Interesting… It used to be called the “Prayer Breakfast”. Never was my thing. I don’t eat breakfasts. But all faith groups used to be included. Things have changed. History repeats itself. Time for correction. #ableg #CdnPoli

Reminder - the @Alberta_UCP government, Ms. @ABDanielleSmith and Mr. @demetriosnAB knew how complex Alberta's classrooms are - and they still chose to strip teachers of their Charter rights rather than deal with the issues. cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/c… #ableg #abed

Are Albertans’ savings being put at risk? Why is the government blurring the lines between a protected trust and a high-risk investment scheme? Alberta’s $32 billion Heritage Trust Fund exists to protect long-term savings for future generations. But the UCP has created a separate “Heritage Fund” targeting hedge-fund-level returns - and is presenting the two as if they are the same. They are not. In the Legislature this week I asked the Premier whether Albertans’ savings are being exposed to higher risk - including borrowing billions to invest in volatile markets and using public funds to backstop projects private capital has already rejected. Watch the exchange. The Tory Party believes Alberta’s savings should be protected, grown responsibly, and kept insulated from political misuse. Watch the clip. #abpoli #ableg #alberta #heritagetrustfund #abtory #albertatory

If government spending is appropriate… why hide the records? The UCP has removed a key legislative mechanism that allowed MLAs to demand detailed records on government spending. Why eliminate transparency tools? Albertans deserve to know who is being paid, how much is being spent, and whether public dollars are funding political messaging. Government communications are becoming increasingly centralized and opaque. In this video, I explain why that matters. The Tory Party @progressivetory believes transparency is not optional - it’s the foundation of responsible government. #abtory #albertatory #ableg #abpoli #alberta

This is going to be an unpopular tweet, but a modest PST would solve a lot of problems.

Congratulations to the Council of Canadians Red Deer chapter on organizing a successful discussion on AB separation. Advocate: "A snow storm did not deter about 200 central Albertans from attending a Council of Canadians presentation… on Tuesday night." reddeeradvocate.com/2026/02/…

Maclean's approached me about writing a personal essay as an Albertan about secession and my opposition to it. It was published today 👇 macleans.ca/politics/i-dont-…

Referendum Questions Should Unite Albertans, Not Divide Them I want to address the government’s attempt to shift attention to immigration as a distraction from its own fiscal decisions and budget pressures. Alberta’s budget challenges in health care, education, and affordability did not begin with immigration, and it is misleading for government to suggest otherwise. These pressures stem from years of rapid spending growth, insufficient long-term planning, and structural decisions made by government - including a 23% increase in spending and a significant expansion of the public sector over the past three years. At the same time, Alberta actively encouraged population growth through initiatives like “Alberta is Calling,” and that growth - from both immigration and interprovincial migration - has strengthened our economy and workforce. Blaming newcomers distracts from the real issue: a government whose spending choices now require roughly $75 oil just to balance the budget. It also risks undermining Alberta’s economic future, as many critical sectors - including health care, construction, retail, agriculture, tourism and skilled trades - rely on newcomers to fill essential roles. Creating uncertainty or hostility toward those who contribute to our workforce may discourage skilled professionals and workers from choosing Alberta, making it harder for businesses to grow and for public services to function effectively. Introducing referendum questions that single out vulnerable groups risks creating division rather than solving problems. Responsible leadership means planning for growth, maintaining fiscal discipline, and ensuring public services keep pace - not vilifying people who chose Alberta in good faith. Albertans deserve leadership focused on restoring a balanced budget, improving productivity, and delivering reliable public services. The solutions lie in better governance, sound financial management, and genuine accountability - not scapegoating or political distraction. #FiscalResponsibility #ableg #abpoli #alberta #albertatory #abtory

.@BarackObama: "Bad Bunny's halftime show... This is what a community is. People who did not speak Spanish and have never been to Puerto Rico, they saw that elderly woman serving a drink and the kids dancing with their grandmas. It was intergenerational. It was a reminder of what Dr. King called the beloved community can look like... There's room for everybody here. And that I think is where we win."

TL;DR: Alberta would need 11 hospitals in Edmonton and Calgary to be resourced to the Canadian average. 1/6 🏥 Why is Alberta’s healthcare system under such strain? It’s not "management"—it’s a numbers problem 40 years in the making. Let’s look at the data. 🧵 #AbLeg #CdnHealth

This letter gets it absolutely right - “Judges must fairly and independently apply the law, not produce outcomes that suit the government of the day.” - we cannot create the society Smith wants, where the laws don’t apply if you have friends in high places. #ableg

“Threatening to withhold this funding is not only unconstitutional, but also undermines the administrative autonomy of the courts” The Canadian Bar Association has written to Danielle Smith about her threats. #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli

RT @KristopherWells: We have come to expect this kind of politicization of the courts in the United States, but it should never happen in C…